Elinchrom 300RX User manual

Category
Camera flashes
Type
User manual
T h e L i g h t A h e a d
Elinchrom System
C O N T E N T S
More details and actual news about Elinchrom Classic products:
• ClassicCompacts
• Classic3000PowerPack
• Digital3000AsymmetricPowerPacks
• Flashheadscompatibilitylist
• SpecialOffers
findat
www.elinchrom.com
Compacts
Style300RX
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Style600RX
Style1200RX
StyleRXToGoSet
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Power Packs
Digital1200RX,Digital2400RX
Digital1500AS,Digital3000AS
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EL- Flashheads
forRX&allClassicPacks
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Autonomous Flash
RangerRX,RangerRXSpeed,
RangerRXSpeedAS,
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Ranger Accessories
RangerRX,RangerRXSpeed&AS,
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EL-Skyport System
EL-SkyportSystem,Triggering&WirelessRemoteControl
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EL-Skyport Sofware
HandRemote
EL-SkyportSoftwareMac
&Windows
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Special Effect Lights
Spotlites,Fiberlite&Ringash
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Continuous Light
ScanLite&MiniLite
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Rotalux Softbox
Just more than a Boxlite
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Indirect Softlites
Octa,Quadra,Recta&Strip
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Accessories
Reectors&Grids
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Reectors&Umbrellas
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Cases,Bags,Stands&ELMulti-Table
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SyncCords,Photocells,
IR,DVDLightingGuide
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Power Specifications
Last but not least
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Today’sdigitalworkflowandcamerasystems
demand greater precision at all power settings
with an extended power range to cover extreme
requirements.Preciserepeatabilitywithultra-
stable electronics controlled by large digital
displays.Elinchromperformancecharacteristics
now exceed the most demanding criteria. The
revisedrangeofStyleRXunits,withpower
variationfrom1200Wsto9Ws,offeroptio-
nal digital 2-way remote control and provide
thepossibilitytointerfacewithMacandPC
workstations,combiningseamlesslywiththe
newdigitalRXpacks.
Why Style RX ?
• InterfaceforMacandWindowsworkstations.
Control1,2,3or4studioseachwith16
units,withEL-Skyport.
• Low5Vsyncvoltageprotectsdigitalcamera
systems.
• Ultraconsistentperformanceforeverydigital
application.(QuickTimeVR,multiandsingle
shot digital imaging).
• Rapidre-cyclingtimes,maintainingstability.
• Actionfreezingflashdurationsatfullpower
StyleRX300-1/2850s;RX600-1/2050s;
RX1200-1/1450s/t=0.5
StyleRX
DigitalPerformanceAllInOne
Style 1200 RX
230V/20627-110V/20727
Style 300 RX
230V/20625-110V/20725
Style 600 RX
230V/20626-110V/20726
• OptionalremotecontrolwithlargedigitalLED
feedbackdisplayofallfunctions!
• Newtranslucent,fireretardant,robustbody
shell encasing the die cast alloy chassis.
• Lightweighteleganceforeasy”outofstudio
use”.
• Integralreflector,designedtomaximise
powerefficiencycombinedwithourplug-in
omegaflashtubepreciselypositionedavoids
the inherent uneven illumination produced by
non–concentricorU-shapedflashtubes.
• EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrolandtriggering!
Setflashpowerandswitchon/offthemodel-
linglampwiththeTransmitter,orcontrol
andsetallfeatureswithMac™orWin™
computer.Seepages10-12.
Power Control RX
Powercontrolformodellinglamp+/-1/10f-stop
Threemodellinglampmodes,proportional/free/off
LargepreciseLEDpowerdisplay
Powercontrolforflashpower+/-1/10f-stop
OpenflashwithLEDindicator
Mainsfuse
Fuseformodellinglamp
Mainsinletsocket
Level tilt head
Second umbrella holder system
Handle
Highly sensitive photocell
Photocellon/off
Syncsocket,3.5mmjack
Chargereadybeep,on/off
ELstandardsyncsocket
SocketforEL-Skyport&HandRemoteControl
Illuminatedmainsswitchon/off
Centredtube,onlyforEL-umbrellas,ø7mm
Knurled clamp screw
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Why Style RX To Go
• IntegratedMac-PCinterfaceforcomputer
control,withEL-Skyport.
• Integratedsocketforhandremotecontrol.
• Ultraconsistentperformancefordigital.
• Rapidre-cyclingtimes.
• Actionfreezingflashduration.
• Lightweighteleganceforeasyoutofstudio
use.
• 6f-stopvariableflashpowerin1/10steps.
• Fancooled.
• Plug-inflashtube.
• Digitaltouchbuttondisplay.
Style RX 300 To Go
StyleRXToGo
Style RX 600 To Go Style RX 1200 To Go
Style RX To Go
230V 110V
20643 20743 2 StyleRX300/300
20644 20744 2 StyleRX600/600
20645 20745 2 StyleRX1200/1200
1Synccord,2powercables,2modelling
lamps are included.
Each head set also includes:
Accessory set
33209 1 Elinchrom head case
26143 2 Reector16cm
26425 1 Snoot
26129 1 Portalite66x66cm
Stand Umbrella Set 20564
FreeUmbrellaStandSetincluded.
26351
1 Umbrellatranslucent83cm
26350
1 Umbrellasilver83cm
30101
2 Stand85-235cm
33220
1 EL carrying bag
EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrol
andtriggering!Setflashpower
andswitchon/offthemodel-
linglampwiththeTransmitter,
orcontrolandsetallfeatures
withMac™orWin™
computer.Seepages10-12.
Optional hand remote Hand
RemoteSet19342.
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Digital 1200 RX & 2400 RX
Elinchromhasalongtraditionofexcellent
powerpackdesignsforprofessionalimaging.
ThelatestDigitalRXseriesincorporates
electronicknowhowcombinedwithhighmanu-
facturingqualityataffordableprices.Highlights
likecomputerinterface,ultrastablecircuitryfor
consistentflashpowerandlowsyncvoltageto
protectdigitalcamerasarejustsomeofmany
advantages.
DigitalPowerPacks
Digital 2400 RX
230V–10258
110V–10257
Digital 1200 RX
230V–10256
110V–10255
Digital 1500 AS & 3000 AS
Total Asymmetry
ThesuperstabilisedDigitalASlineforsingle
and multi-shot digital photography with user
friendlytotalpowerasymmetryallow57(power
variationoptions)in1/10f-stoponeachhead
andpermithundredsof2heador3head
power combinations. Maximum total power
is always available as the microprocessor
compensatesforeachandeverymodification.
Why Digital AS?
• Totalpowerasymmetry,eachheadaccepts
differentpowersettings.
• LargegreenLEDpowerdisplays.
• Chargespeedselectors,rapid,speed,
normal.
• Fullmodellinglampcontrolwithsoftstart
functiontoincreaselamplife.
• Initialchargecontrol,whenthepackhasnot
beenrecentlyused,toreformcapacitorsit
will charge slow.
• 8channelinfraredremotecontrol.
Digital 3000 AS
230V10254/110V10253
Digital 1500 AS
230V10248/110V10247
Why Digital RX power packs ?
• Ultrastablecircuitryforabsolutelyconsistent
flashpower.
• UniquededicatedDigitalSflashheadsfor
QTVRand4-shotdurabilityandstability.
• BudgetpricedDigitalSE,SEEflashheadsfor
single shot use.
• HighSpeedA-andregularSheadsavailable
forfashionandgeneralpurposephotography.
• Precisedigitalpowerdisplaytocomplement
advanced technology.
• Digitalpowervaluescompatiblewiththe
Elinchrom system.
• Modellinglampsproportionalorindependent,
with display.
• Fastrecyclingconsistentwithprecisionand
stability.
• Remotecontrol(optional),2-waywithread
out.Extensioncablesavailablefortracking/
wall installations
• Surgeresistantcircuits,AutoDumpFunction,
twinsyncsockets,readybeep,sensitive
photocell,antishockedgings,fancooled.
• Price/performance/quality–Elinchrom
value,justbuythebest!!
• EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrolandtriggering!
Setflashpowerandswitchon/offthemodel-
linglampwiththeTransmitter,orcontrol
andsetallfeatureswithMac™orWin™
computer.Seepages10-12.
Digital1500AS,3000ASandClassic3000
Detailsatwww.elinchrom.com
HandRemoteSet19342
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EL-Flashheads
ForElinchrompowerpacks
Why Elinchrom Digital
Flashheads?
• Toensuretheultimate
retentionofcolourbalance,
Digitalflashheadswithadvanced
specificationswillsatisfythe
mostdemandingapplications,
likeQuickTimeVRorFlash.
Designedtowithstandextreme
frequencyofuse,theheavier
dutyflashtubesminimisechan-
ges in light characteristics and
output.
• Theidealcombinationwiththe
ElinchromDigitalmicroproces-
sor-controlledpowerpacks.
• NB.Forbestdigitalmultishot
results,flashheadsshouldbeof
similartypeandmake.“Donot
mixflashheads!”
Digital SEE
230V–20172/110V–20173
Thisflashheadcanbeusedup
to2400Ws.The“longlife”Swiss
madeflashtubecoversalluniversal
studio use. This head is equipped
with300Whalogenlamps.Glass
domes optional.
Digital SE
230V–20174/110V–20175
Thisheadaccepts3000Wsand
issuitableforstandardmultishot
imaging.Theheavierdutyflash-
tube has electrodes that are less
affectedbycolourvariationswith
frequentusee.g.normalthreeor
fourshotsystems.Glassdomes
optional.
Digital S
230V–20150/110V–20149
Thisheadofferstheultimateinsta-
bilityforstandardmultishotimaging
andQuickTimeVRsequences.To
resistheatstress,theseflashtubes
haveoversizedheavy-dutyelec-
trodes complementing and optimi-
singtheprecisionoftheDigitalRX
units.Glassdomesoptional.
X 6000 N
230V–20182/110V–20183
Theflattwininterlockingflashtubes
bringafocusablelightsourceto
high power users. Cabled into a
single6000Wspowersource,the
flashdurationishalved.Cabled
intotwo3000Wspowersources,
fasterdischargesmaybecycled
quicker.Glassdomesoptional.
Digital RE
230V–20170/110V–20169
This head creates sharp linear
shadows and spreads light evenly
overawidearea.Excellentalsofor
sunlighteffects(windows,Venetian
blinds),depthenhancing“oblique”
anddynamicshadoweffects.The
articulatedheadfacilitatesprecise
positioning to any angle. Integral
supportsforbarndoorsandfilters.
Flashhead Extension
Cables
Flashhead ext. cable 5 m
21040
Flashhead ext. cable 10 m
21041
Pyrex Glass Domes
Glassdomesaredeliveredin
transparent,asprotectionand
insatinmatttosoftenshadow
edges.The440°Kglassdome
givesawarmtoneforportraiture
orfoodphotography.
Glass Dome Transparent
withttingset24925
Glass Dome Satin withtting
set24926
Glass Dome 400°K warm with
ttingset 24927
Spare fitting set620.207/3x
Why Elinchrom Flashheads?
• Efficientbuilt-inreflector,witha
90°lightdistributiontomaximise
softboxperformance.
• Smallflashtubediametersfor
shortflashdurationsandbetter
subjectcontrol.UVcoated.
• Extremelylightweight,only
2.4kg,includingheavy-duty
cable,5mlong.
• Reflector-bayonetwithbreech
lockingring,fitsallElinchrom
reflectorssince1974.Huge
reflector/softboxrange.
• Aluminiumchassiswithpolya-
midefireresistanthousing.
• Centredumbrellafittingwith
additional umbrella holder on the
stand adapter.
• Efficientlownoisefancooling.
• ThreeoptionalPyrexdomes:
transparent,matand400°K
warm.
• Illuminatedon/offmodellinglamp
switch.
• 500multi-strandpowercables
formaximumpowerwithflexibi-
lity.
Mini S
Budget priced
230V–20106/110V–20105
Mini A Speed
Budget priced
230V–20104/110V–20103
The classical metal housings com-
plement the compact dimensions
oftheRXpowerpacks.Theseare
noteco-units;allcomponents,
flashtubes,fans,powercables
conformtothenormalElinchrom
standards.
Twin X4
230V–20180/110V–20181
Twin cablesandflashtubesextend
therangeofuse.Bothcablesin
oneunithalvesflashdurations.
The twin cables plugged into two
DigitalRX1200powerunitsgive
thepowerofaDigitalRX2400
withtherechargetimeofaDigital
RX1200 or the head delivers
4800Wsmaximumpowerunits.
Aneconomicaltwinheadforsoft-
boxes.
A 3000 N Speed
230V–20168/110V–20167
Uniquesupershortflashduration
withasingle,twinelectrode
flashtubetoensureevenlight
distribution.Glassdomesoptional.
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TheupgradedRangerRXunit,plusthenew
Speed and Speed AS units are designated
RXbecausetheymaybeoperatedbyremote
control – by computer or by a handset – enor-
mouslyincreasingtheeaseofuseonlocation.
Thebasicunithasanimproved“fast”recycling
sequenceandtheSpeedunitwillrecycletofull
powerin2.9secondsplusupto250flashes.
The Speed unit is available with either 2:1
asymmetrical or symmetrical output.
It incorporates the most advanced miniaturised
components weighing in at only 8 Kg – much
lighter and smaller than any comparable unit.
Thesamemodifiedcircuitryhaspermittedan
extensionofitspowerrangeto7f-stop,with
enhancedstability.Webelievethesewillbethe
units to which others will be compared.
AutonomousFlash
RangerRXSystem
What is new ?
Ranger RX Ranger RX Speed Ranger RX Speed AS
Quickre-chargingtofullpower 5.5s 2.9 s 2.9 s
Powerrange7f-stop 1100Ws–8.5Ws 1100Ws–5.5Ws
Remoteconnection ForoptionalRXHandRemoteControl/allmodels
PCinterface ToconnecttocomputerswithMAC/Windowsoperatingsystems/allmodels
Asymmetrical power Symmetrical Symmetrical 66%-33%,twoheadsconnected
Autonomymax./min.power 140–3800 250-5100
Weight 6kg 8kgonly,smallestunitinthisclass
Why Ranger RX Speed AS & Ranger
RX ?
• Consistentflashpoweratanybatterylevel.
• Guidenumberallunitsmax.power
f-64.1@2mdistance100ISO
• Charger,Multi-voltagewithEuropean,USA
andUKadapters.
• Batteryre-charging-tofullpower-3hours.
• Thechargercanchargethebatteryinthe
unit or externally.
• Powersaving,autocutoffofmodelling
lamp and charging
• ModellingLampmodes,15s,30s&off
• Photocell,adaptedtoreleaseinbright
ambient light.
• ChargeReadyBeep,on/off,withgreenLED
indicator.
• ChargeReadyLight/OpenFlash,indicated
withbrightLED!
• AutoDumpFunction,adjustpowerlevels
aftersettingautomatically
• BatteryChargeIndicator,twogreenLED
100%,onegreenLED50%,oneredLED
approx.10%.TheRangerelectronicprotects
thebatteryfromoverandcompletedischar-
ging. The battery can be recharged at any
level.Thereisno“Memory-Effect”!
• Battery-BoxQuickRelease,torelease,press
thetwopushbuttonsattheleftandright
sideofthehousing,liftuptheunitreleasing
theexistingbattery-thenplacethepack
overthereplacementbattery,pressingfirmly
downforautomaticlocking.
• Moistureresistantrubberprotectors.
• Raisedsocketscompletewithcovers;
electronicsonlyintheupperpartoftheunit.
•EL-Skyport,wirelesscontrolandtriggering!
Setflashpowerandswitchon/offthemodel-
linglampwiththeTransmitter,orcontrol
andsetallfeatureswithMac™orWin™
computer.Seepages10-12.
Ranger
RX
10263
incl.ShoulderStrap,BatteryBox,
Synccord,Charger&ELSkyport
Adapter.
Ranger
RX Speed
10265
incl.ShoulderStrap,BatteryBox,
Synccord,Charger&ELSkyport
Adapter.
Ranger
RX Speed AS
10267
incl.ShoulderStrap,BatteryBox,
Synccord,Charger&ELSkyport
Adapter.
RangerRXcomputerremoteoption.
Actual Ranger RX Way To Go Sets find at www.elinchrom.com
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RangerRXAccessories
Accessories
Ranger RX, RX Speed &
RX Speed AS
Ranger S20100
Ranger A Speed20101
Ranger RX Ringflash 150020493
Theultimatecombinationfor“In”and“Out”
doorphotography!
RangerRF1500,completewith4-poleflashtu-
be,freezesmovementwitha1/2600s(t0.5)@
fullpower.Twometreflashcableenablespho-
tographerstouseitfreehand(withthebattery
packshoulderedorinabackpack).Theinternal
Ringflashdiameterof100mmacceptsawide
rangeofcameralenses.
Shoulder Strap 19289
EL-Skyport Transceiver RX Adapter 19374
Ranger RX Speed &
Speed AS
Battery Box 19280
completewithbatteryforapprox.250ashes
@fullpower.
Multivoltage Quickcharger 19283
Onlyfor10265and10267
Car Battery Charger 11093
Forusewithany12Vcarbattery.
EL Travelling Case 33215
ForRangerandpowerpacks
EL Ranger Snappy 19288
TheRangerSnappyisalightweightandeasy
tofitcarryingoptionwithanergonomically
designedshoulderstrap.FitstoallRangerRX
models.
Car Battery Supply 11094
forusewithany12Vcarbattery.Integrated
protection circuit against reversed polarity.
Ranger RX
Battery Box 19290
completewithbatteryforapprox.140ashes
@fullpower.
Multivoltage Quickcharger 19293
withmulti-socketadapters.
Ranger A/S Extension Cable 11096
4monlyforRangerSandAashheads.
Ranger Adaptor Cable 11095
adaptsELstandardashheadstotheRanger
RXpowerpacks.(Mainsmodellinglampand
fanaredeactivated.)
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
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ELSkyportSystem
Trigger&RemoteSystem
Elinchrom Wireless System
Twoinone.Flashtriggeringandwirelessstudio
remotecontrolofallRXunitfunctions.
Anewminiaturised,verysecurehighspeed
data transmission system providing hand held or
computerwirelessfunctioncontrolofallElinchrom
RXpowerunits.Thereisalsoa“UniversalSet”for
flashsynchronisationwithanyotherflashsystem.
Huge technology advances have allowed the
modulestobeassmallas18-30geachexcept
fortheUniversalReceiver,whichweighs51g
including its re-chargeable battery.
Formultipleflashunitcontrol,thereare8frequency
channelsand4workgroups.
EL-Skyportoffersfourpowerfulwirelessmodules:
TheUniversalReceiveriscompatiblewith
ClassicElinchromunitsandanyotherflash
brand.DeliveredwithEL-standardsynccable
and3.5mmjack,toconnecttootherflash
brands.Theinternal,rechargeableLi-Ionbattery
providesabout30hoursofbatteryoperation.To
maximisebatterylife,theAuto-Standbyfunction
activateswhentheunitisnotusedfor4hours.
The charger can be connected to the mains
whilsttheUniversalReceiverisinoperation.The
statusLEDshowschargeandoperatingmodes.
TheUSBTransceiverRXmodulefitsanyMac™
orWindows™computer.Byinstallingthe
EL-Skyportsoftware,allElinchromRXflashunits
can be controlled. The program automatically
searchesforthe“TransceiverRX”and“Universal
Receiver”modules.
Note:Fullremotecontrolisonlyavailablebyusing
afullRXTransceiversystem.RXflashunitsor
otherflashesusingthe“UniversalReceiver”can
onlyoffersynchronisationandstrobingoptions.
EL-Skyport Receiver Universal 19352
EL-Skyport Transceiver RX 19353
Thismodulecontrolsbasicfunctionsofan
ElinchromRXunittowhichaTransceiverRX
19353isattached.TocontrolallRXfunctions
theUSBTransceiverRX19354andthelatest
ELSkyportsoftwareisrequiredwhichalsooffers
additionalfeaturessuchas“strobing”.
TheTransmittersynchronisesremoteflashunits
wheneachisfittedwitheithera“Universal”(fitting
allflashbrands)ortheTransceiverRX(fittingStyle
RX,DigitalRXandRangerRXunits).TheRX
Transceiver also provides control over the power
andmodellinglampofallElinchromRXflash
units,directlyfromtheSkyportTransmitter.
ThismodulefitsonlyElinchromRXunits,using
theintegratedmultipleinterfacefortriggering
andfortheremotecomputeroperatingoption.
Nointernalbatteryisrequired,justplugintoaStyle
RX,DigitalRXorRangerRXflashunit(Please
remembertodoublecheckthe“Group”and
“ChannelFrequency”settings)andtheTransceiver
RXisreadytouse.Tocontrolflashpower,model-
linglampon/offandflashsynchronisation,requires
onlytheTransmitter.TocontrolallRXfunctions,
thelatestEL-SkyportsoftwareandtheUSBRX
moduleisrequired.TheEL-Skyportsoftwarealso
offersadditionalfeatures,suchastheprogramma-
ble“FlashDelay”,Flash-Counterandothercontrol
featureswillbeaddedasfuturesoftwareupgrades.
EL-SkyportTransmitter 19351
EL-SkyportUSB Transceiver RX 19354
Features
•+/-ButtonstochangeflashpowersettingsofRXunitsandtoswitch
Modellinglampon/off,withoutusingacomputer.
•Studiooperatingareaisabout50mand120moutdoors.
•IncludesHot-shoewithsyncsocket.
•Testbuttonformanualflashtrigger.
•Interferencefreeoperationwith40Bitsecurity.
•Switchtoselect8frequencychannels---forexamplebetween
separateworkingareas.
•Switchtoselect4Workgroups---adjustingandsynchronising
individual units or groups
•ThelonglifeLithiumbatteryprovides50000flashesorapproximately
3-6monthslifetime.
•The“All”switchcontrolsallunitsinWorkgroup1-4.
•Themoveableantennaoptimisesreceptionandworkingdistance.
Features
•Groupandfrequencychannelsettings.
•WhenusedwiththeEL-Skyportwirelesssoftware,thismoduleis
recognisedasaflashunitandacceptsbothtriggeringand“Flash-
Delay”settings---forexamplewheresequencedflashmaybe
requiredandsomeotherEL-Skyportfeatures.
•TheLi-Ionbatteryrechargesinapprox.3hours.
•TheLEDindicateschargeandoperatingmodes.
NEW
9
TransceiverRX
RangerRX DigitalRX StyleRX autresunités
Transmitter
TransceiverRX
USBRX
RangerRX DigitalRX StyleRX autresunités
UniversalReceiver
UniversalReceiver
EL-Skyport Universal Trigger Set 19360
19351 1 Transmitter,batteryandsparebatterydrawer
19352 1 Universalreceiverincludingcharger
11120 1 Synccable20cm,2.5mmJack/CameraX-socket
11122 1 Synccable40cm,3.5mm/3.5mmJack
11123 1 Synccable40cm,3.5mmJack/ELStandardSyncsocket
11125 1 SyncAdapter6.3–3.5mm
EL-Skyport RX Trigger Set 19362
19351 1 Transmitter,batteryandsparebatterydrawer
19353 2 TransceiverRX
11120 1 Synccable20cm,2.5mmJack/CameraX-socket
Note:RangerRXrequiretheremoteadapter19374
EL-Skyport Computer Remote / Trigger Set 19361
19351 1 Transmitter,batteryandsparebatterydrawer
19353 2 TransceiverRX
19354 1 USBTransceiverRX
11120 1 Synccable20cm,2.5mmJack/CameraX-socket
11121 1 USBextensioncable
DownloadfreeEL-SkyportsoftwareforMac™orWindows™.
www.elinchrom.com
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TheHandRemoteControl
enormouslyincreasestheflexibility
ofall“RX”flashunits.Optional
remotecablesin1.2to19.2m,
the integrated highly sensitive
photocellandthe3.5mmsync
sockethelpstocontrolandtrigger
anyRXflashunitatlongdistances.
Thisitemoperatesallfunctionsof
Style300RX,600RXand
1200RX.
TheRXpowerpackrangeDigital
RX1200/2400andthenew
RangerRXbatterypowered
system accepts the same Hand
Remoteandoperatesalmostall
functions.
(Slow charge and the head A or
Bselectionforpowerpacksis
notavailable.OnlythePC/Mac
Softwarecanoperateallpower
packfunctions).
HandRemote
Control
RX Hand Remote Control
Set 19342
Hand Remote 19340
Remote Cable 1.2 m 11100
ForStyleRX,DigitalRX,for
RangerRXadaptercable11110
is required.
Ranger RX Hand Remote
Set 19343
Hand Remote 19340
Ranger RX Remote Kabel 1.6 m
11106
Sync Cables
Sync Cord 3.5 jack, 2 m 11084
Sync Cord 3.5 jack, 5 m 11088
ELSkyportSoftware
EL-Skyport and Hand
Remote Extension
Cables
RXseriesexceptRanger
Remote cable 1.2 m 11100
Remote cable 2.4 m 11101
Remote cable 4.8 m 11102
Remote cable 9.6 m 11103
Remote cable 19.2 m 11104
Ranger RX Remote Cable
ForEL-Skyport&HandRemote
Remote cable 1.6 m 11106
Remote cable 3.2 m 11107
Remote cable 6.4 m 11108
Ranger RX Adapter cable
20 cm 11110
EL- Skyport Software Version 2.0.1
ThesecondreleaseoftheEL-Skyportsoftwareincludesexciting
featuresforphotographerswhoareoptimisingtheirdigitalworkflowby
usingMac™orWindows™operatingsystems.Themodern,digital
studiomanagementsoftwareoperateswirelesslyupto64RXflashunits.
What you need to make it work:
•ElinchromRXcompacts,mainspowerpacksorbatterypowerpacks
with the included computerinterface.
•EL-SkyportTransceiverRXmoduleforeachRXunit
•ELSkyportUSBTransceiverRXforthecomputer
•ELSkyportsoftwareforMac™orWindows™operatingsystemsand
ofcourseacomputer.
The program shows all RX unit settings:
•Flashpowersettingin1/10f-stoporinindividuallysettablesteps
•Modellinglampsettingin1/10f-stop,proportional,freeandoff
•Photocellon/off
•Readychargebeepon/off
•FlashheadsocketselectionA/B(onlyactivatedwithDigitalRX
powerpacks)
•Standby
Additional Features:
•AutomaticRXunitdetectionandaddressing.AssoonastheRXunit
is switched on and connectedwiththeEL-SkyportTransceiver,the
softwaresearchesforRXunits.
•Flashcounterandon/offcounter;thesoftwarereadsoutonlineRX
flashunitinformation.ThisdataisstoredintheRXMicrocontroller
andisnotresettable.Thisisusefulinformationfor“Rental,Service
andSecond-User.”
•IndividualsettableFlash-Delayforstrobingeffects.
•Storefunctionforstudiolightingsetupsincludingreflector,
accessory and unit settings. By recallingthesettings,theRXunit
automatically applies stored parameters.
•Includes“Test”featureforEL-Skyportmodules.
•Individualsettingof“Preferences”.
More screenshots and and actual
informationareavailableat:
www.elinchrom.com.
Downloadandupgradefree
EL-Skyportsoftware.
NEW
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SpecialEffectLights
Spot on @ Elinca
TheElinchromFresnel-andProjection
Spot-Linecoversallprofessionalneedsfor
sophisticated lighting in portrait and commercial
photography.Highqualityprojection-lenses
allow precise and crisp illumination.
Spot - Accessory Type
UsablewithanyElinchrom/Prolincahead.
Minispot - Accessory Type
26420
A basic hard edged spot. Supplied
completewithgobo/lterholderand
onesetofgobo’s,variousshapesand
spots.FitstoanyventilatedElinchrom
ashhead.
Incl. listed accessories:
Set of 5 gobos ø 52.5mm 26418
Filter holder 26422
Lens 26423
Zoom Spot 18°- 36° 26481
The new accessory spot accepts all
ElinchromandProlincaheads.Highquality
lensesforsizeandsharpnesscontrol.
Completewithfourintegralmasking“blades”.
Tosimplifymaintenance,thelensesareeasily
accessibleforcleaning.
Zoom Spot Accessory Set 26484
Goboholder,10gobos,2frontmasks,lter
holder,setof10assortedlters.Theultimate
“ZoomSet”.
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Ringflash 3000 20494
TheRF3000isdedicatedtoElinchrompower
packsdischarginguptoamaximumof3000
wsperexposure.Toretaineaseofhandling,
theunithasasingle5mpowercable,which
reducesweighttoapproximately1.9kg.The
universalcameraadapterwithfulladjustments
enablesany35mmormediumformatcamera
tobeconvenientlyfitted.TheRingflashisa
unique light source ensuring totally shadow less
butconcentratedilluminationforhighcontrast
orhighkeylighting.Verypopularlightsourcefor
fashion,beauty,industrialandmuchadvertising
photography.Tomodifythelightcharacteristic
intoasemidiffuselightsource,replacethepro-
tectionglassfilterwiththemattglassdiffuser
code402.013.TousetheRF3000withRanger
RXtheRangeradaptercable11095isrequired.
RF Ranger RX 1500 20493
TheRingflashRangerRX1500iscompatible
theRangerRXbatterypacksystemandope-
rateseverywhere,aflexiblesolutionforcreative
imagers.
WhyRingflash…?
Lightweight-only1.9kg.Useitfreehand,with
it’s integrated ergonomic handgrip.
Actionfreezing-the4-polespeedflashtube
freezesactionwitha1/2600sflashduration.
Themulticamerafittingcombinedwiththe100
mminternaldiameteracceptsawiderangeof
cameras and lenses.
Glass-Diffuser RF 402.013
Tomodifythelightcharacteristicintoasemi
diffuselightsource,replacetheprotectionglass
filterwiththemattglassdiffusercode402.013.
Fibre Optic Kit
Kit with two glass fibre cables 26430
Kit with one glass fibre cable 26431
The“captor”holdsuptothreecables,one
metrelongand10mmdiameterformaximum
lighttransmission.Correctlycolourbalanced,
theyareindispensableformostsmallobject-
photographyanddynamiselargersubjectsby
highlighting or throwing long isolated shadows.
FitstoanyventilatedElinchromflashhead.
Fibre Optic Kit 126431
Incl. listed accessories:
Fibre cable adapter 26433
Accessory/filter-holder 26434
Focussing tube 26435
Lens hood 26436
Adapter f. duct extension 26437
Set of 10 filters 26438
Quick coupling device 31150
Metal base plate 31153
Articulated arm 31161
Fibre duct holder 31162
Mini holder for accessories 31163
Carrying base 33208
Fibre duct 50163
Fibre Optic Kit 226430
Additional to Kit 1:
Accessory/filter holder26434
Focussing tube26435
Lens hood26436
Articulated arm31161
Fibre cable holder31162
Fibre cable 50163
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ScanLite 300, 650, 1000
Continuous Light
ScanLite
HalogenScanLitesareanexcellentchoicefor
lowcostdigitalphotography,videoandmany
other imaging requirements. Essentially they
areflashheadswithoutfullelectronics,they
havethesamelownoisefanandthehuge
rangeofElinchromaccessories.
Availableassingleunitsofthreedifferent
powers,twoheadandthreeheadsetsare
offeredwithincludedselectionoflampsand
fusestoallowvariedpowercombinations.
ScanLite To Go 2 Head Set20657
230V
20996 1 ScanLite300W
incl.glassdome,lamp
20997 1 ScanLite650W
incl.glassdome,lamp
26143 2 Reector16cm
23005 1 Halogen650W
23052 1 Halogen1000W+19037.PC
33209 1 Elinchromblackcase
Note: Replace fuse when used with other
halogen lamp wattage
Stand Set A (Optional)
30160 1 2Stands88-235cm,
1 carrying bag
ScanLite To Go 3 Head Set 20658
230V
20996 1 ScanLite300W
incl.glassdome,lamp
20997 1 ScanLite650W
incl.glassdome,lamp
20994 1 ScanLite1000W
incl.glassdome,lamp
26143 3 Reector16cm
23005 1 Halogen650W
23052 1 Halogen1000W
33209 1 Elinchromblackcase
Note: Replace fuse when used with other
halogen lamp wattage
Stand Set B (Optional)
30161 1 3Stands88-235cm,
1 carrying bag
Halogen ScanLite
230V
20996 ScanLite300Wincl.glassdome,
lamp
20997 ScanLite650Wincl.glassdome,
lamp
20994 ScanLite1000Wincl.glassdome,
lamp
Halogen ScanLite 1000
110V
20993 ScanLite1000Wincl.glassdome,
lamp
23053 Halogen1000W
ScanLite To Go
HousedinthestylishElinchrom33209case,
theymakeanelegantoutfitwheninuse.
The approximate stand sets and carrying
bag are listed separately as requested by the
ownersofflashsystemswhowishtopurchase
thelampheads.Ifthestandumbrellasetsare
required,theyarepricedverycompetitively.
Why ScanLite?
• Asymmetricaldistributionbyusing150W,
300W,650W&1000WHalogenlampswith
Pyrexdome.
• Lownoisecoolingfanandoverheat
protection (thermal cut out).
• Hugerangeofaccessories;reflectors,
umbrellasandsoftboxes.
• Reflectorbayonetwithbreechlockingring,
acceptsElinchromaccessoriessince1974.
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Alowpricedprofessionallightingsystemideal
fordigitalimagingofsmallportableproducts.
Suppliedasheadsetsaloneforusersalready
equippedwithstandsorasacomplete“Ready
toGo”kit.
Why MiniLite?
• Robustlightweightmetalhousing.
ClassicElinchrom!
• Lownoisefancoolingandilluminatedon/off
switch!
• Multi-purposereflector,fordirectorindirect
lighting!
• Detachablemainscable!
• AcceptsallProlincaandElinchrom
accessories!
MiniLite Set 20651
230V
20990 1 MiniLite incl. cable
23018 1 Halolux250W/E27
23002 1 Lamp100W/E27
26144 1 Reector18cm
MiniLite Kit 20653
230V
20990 2 MiniLite incl. cable
23018 2 Halolux250W/E27
23002 2 Lamp100W/E27
26144 2 Reector18cm
Stand / Umbrella Set To Go20564
Optional(notinculedintheMiniLiteKit&Set)
30101 2 Stand85–235cm
26351 1 Umbrellatranslucent83cm
26350 1 Umbrellasilver83cm
33220 1 Elinchrom Carrying bag
MiniLite To Go, Set & Kit
These are super economy units using
amodifiedElinchromflashheadfortungsten
(Halostar) imaging. The Set is a single system
without stand. The Kit is a double set without
stands. A stand set with carrying bag is
available at a promotional price and any
Elinchrom accessory may be used to create an
almostunlimitedrangeofeffects.
MiniLite
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Rotalux
TheeasymountingRotaluxsystemisprobably
themostwidelycopiedofallSoftboxsystems.
However,itiseasiertocopyadesignthana
quality and they remain the best units in their
class.
WhatcontinuestomaketheElinchromunits
uniquearethesetsofdeflectors–gold,silver
andtranslucentthatenablethesoftness/hard-
nessandcolourtobemodified;fittingcentrally
overtheflashtubeatyourchosendistance.
Foldingdownlikeanumbrella,theyareeasily
transported,orjustkeptcleanintheirincluded
carrying bag.
RotaluxSpeedringwithimprovedmecha-
nicsandextremelylightweight,only263g.
ImprovedfinishoftheRotaluxreflectortissue
withgreypiping.Betterlightefficiency.
RotaluxSoftbox
NewDesign!!
Rotalux 70 x 70 cm
Depth:32cm
26178
Rotalux 100 x 100 cm
Depth:42cm
26179
Rotalux 100 cm
Depth:35cm
(octagonal)
26183
Rotalux 135 cm
Depth:42cm
(octagonal)
26184
Rotalux
100 cm
Depth:65cm
(DeepOcta)
26185
Rotalux 35 x 90 cm
Depth:25cm
26180
Rotalux optional
diffuser
15 x 90 cm
26268
Rotalux 50 x 130 cm
Depth:42cm
26181
Rotalux optional
diffuser
15 x 130 cm
26269
Rotalux optional
diffuser
25 x 130 cm
26270
Rotaluxfoldslike
anumbrellasfor
transportation
360°rotatingsystem
forallRotaluxsoftboxes
Deflectortranslucent,
optional26305
Delfectorgold,optional
Setgold/silver26303
Delfectorsilver,optional
Setgold/silver26303
Carrying bags see page 22
NEW
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IndirectSoftlites
The Beauty Light
Recta, Strip, Octa, Quadra
Inventedin1982,theiruniquepatented
construction and design have won these large
lightweightsoftboxesworldwidepopularity.
Alightweightdiecastrigidcentralmountingfor
theflashheadinsidetheunitwhichplacesthe
flashtubeatthepointoffocus.
Theopticalresultisalightsource,whichisso
evenatthediffusersurface,thatmanyfamous
photographers use the Octa as a single light
sourceforportraitphotography.IntheU.S.A.
itisoftenreferredtoas“TheBeautyLight”.
Thisexceptionalsoftnessofthelighthassold
manyofthousandsofunits,adaptedtoother
flashsystemswhichdonothaveequivalent
light sources.
Note: most of the Beauty shots in this
catalogue are created with this light source!
Illuminationtableseepage31.
EL Strip 33 x 175 cm
26160/360°rotatingsystem
incl. Carrying bag
EL Recta 72 x 175 cm
26154/360°rotatingsystem
incl. Carrying bag
EL Quadra 145 x 145 cm
26156/360°rotatingsystem
incl. Carrying bag
EL Octa 190 cm
26158/360°rotatingsystem
incl. Carrying bag
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Bayonet Reflector
Support Set 22061
Thisusefulsetoffourbayonet
adapter rings accepts any
Elinchromreectorsince1974.
Mountedonfreestudiowall,
reectorsandsoftboxesare
safelystored.Whitesoftbox
diffuserswillsayThankYou!
Background Reflector
26165
Deliversanovalpoolofevenly
distributedlightforbackground
andstilllife.32x21cm;360°
rotating
Reflector 16 cm 90° 26143
Givesawideevencoverage,
excellentforcopywork,single
source or groups.
Varistar Reflector
24 cm 90°26164
Widecoveragewithcentral
”hotspot”.
High Performance
Reflector 26 cm 48° 26137
Abright,highperformance
reflector.Idealforgeneralsports
applications.
Protective Hood 26124
Forallheadsandcompacts
Awiderangeofsuperbly,designed
accessories,completelycom-
patible with the entire Elinchrom
andProlincastudioflashsystem.
Eachreflectorisdesignedtodoa
differentjob.Decidehowyouwant
thelightingtolooklikeandthere
willbeareflectorwithpreciselythe
rightprofile.Endlesslightingpossi-
bilitiesguaranteed!
Standard Reflector 21 cm
50° 26141
Thisuniversalreflectorcombinesa
highoutputwithagoodspreadof
light.Nowwithinternalrecessfor
pushinhighefficiencygrids.
Grid Set 21 Basic 26049
Reflector 21 cm 50° 26141
30° Grid 26052
20° Grid 26053
Grid Set 21 Complete
26051
Reflector 21 cm 50° 26141
30° Grid 26052
20° Grid 26053
12° Grid 26054
8° Grid 26055
Compact Reflector 21cm
65° 26140
Amedium,towideanglereflector.
Wellsuitedforcolourgellinglarge
areas.
Barndoor Set 21 26037
Light shaper carrier 26034
Barndoors 26 x 16 cm
26006/2x
Barndoors 21 x 15 cm
26009/2x
Barndoor Set 21
Professional26039
Light shaper carrier 26034
including
Trapezium,varioussizes
Barndoors 26 x 16 cm/2x
Barndoors 20 x 15 cm/2x
Barndoors 20 x 15 cm/4x
Rectangularsize
Barndoors 21 x 15 cm
26009 /2x
G.P. Grid Reflector
18 cm 60° 26144
Ageneralpurposereflectorfor
travel and 18 cm grids
Grid Set 18 Complete
26135
Reflector 18 cm 60° 26144
30° Grid 26100
20° Grid 26101
12° Grid 26102
Gel holder 26132
Maxi Lite Reflector
40 cm 43° 26147
Idealforsunlighteffectsthrough
windows,createshardandbrilliant
highlights.
Maxi Spot Reflector
40 cm 29° 26149
The same shape as the Maxi
LiteReflector,butproducedwith
brilliant,glossyreflectionmaterial
forveryhighefficiency,throws
light even over longest distances.
Anarrowpowerfulbeamcreates
deep,sharpshadows.
Barndoor Set 26 26040
Lightshaper carrier 26035
Rectangularsize
Barndoors 26x16 cm
26006/4x
TrapeziumSize
Barndoors 26x16 cm/2x
Accessoires
Reectors&Grids
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Accessoires
Reectors&Umbrellas
Deflector Set gold / silver
11.2 cm26303
Deflector Set gold / silver
16.5 cm26304
Deflector translucent
14 cm26305
The Softlite Reflectors
44 and 70 cm
Idealreflectorsforsoftanddiffused
lightusedinconjunctionwith
eitherthegold,silverortranslucent
deflectordish,colourandsoftness
canbemodified.
Softlite Reflector 44 cm 55°
26166,silver,
incl.DeectorSet26303
Softlite Reflector 44 cm 80°
26168white,
incl.DeectorSet26303
Softlite Reflector 70 cm 64°
26167silver,
incl.DeectorSet26304
Softlite Reflector 70 cm 82°
26169white,
incl.DeectorSet26304
Snoot 26061
Atraditionalaccessory,designed
togiveanapprox.15°controlled
spotoflight,withahardshadow
effect.ComeswithaSnootGrid.
Snoot Grid Set 3 26427
Gridsofvarioushoneycomb
sizesdeliverasharplydened
concentratedlightsourceof
exceptional quality. The grid is
aneasyretrot,withclipstogrip
theinteriorofthesnoot.
Note:TheGridnecessarily
restrictsventilationoftheSnoot.
Pleasemonitorheatlevelatall
times. High wattage tungsten
lamps or high power multi-
ashingareliabletocause
overheating.
Umbrellas
VariStar 85 & 105
Themultitalentedumbrellafor
inandoutofstudiouse.Easy
toerect,lightweightandfitsinto
most Elinchrom carrying bags. The
umbrella comes with protective
bagandtheVariStarSetincludes
one26164VariStarReflector24
cm.Idealforindustrial,portraits
and groups.
VariStariseveninlightdistribution
due to its central positioning over
reflectorandflashtube.
Professional umbrellas
White 85 cm 26372
Translucent 85 cm 26371
Silver 105 cm 26361
Translucent 105 cm 26374
White 105 cm 26375
Gold 105 cm 26377
Gold/silver 105 cm 26378
EL-Daylight Blue 105 cm 26380
Converts Tungsten-Halogen
light3200°intoDaylight5500°Kelvin
Budget umbrellas
Translucent 83 cm 26351
Silver 83 cm 26350
VariStar Umbrella 85 cm
incl.protectionbag26383
VariStar Umbrella 105 cm
incl.protectionbag26384
VariStar Set 105 26385
VariStar 105 cm, incl.
protectionbag,26384
VariStar Reflector 24 cm
26164
VariStar Set 85 26386
VariStar 85 cm,incl.protection
bag26383
VariStar Reflector 24 cm
26164
ElinchromandProlincaaretheonly
systems with the central umbrella
fitting,whichisessentialwhen
reflectorsorRotaluxsoftboxes
areusedwithDeflectorSets.
Accessories,whichcaneliminate,
softenandtonesharpshadow
edges.VeryefficientwithRotalux
softboxes.
20
Sac souple 33197
Pour2xStyleFX,BX,RX300/600et
Compacts Classic.
Stands by Elinca
Accessories
PolyStand
31045
EL Stand
30101
Length min. 150cm 85cm
Length max. 335cm 235cm
Diameter 33x21cm 8 cm
Boom 154cm
Max. load approx. 6kg 5kg
Weightinkg 5.5 1.45
Elinchrom Set Case 33209
Newmodernlookwithergonomiccarrying
handleandlockingsystem.Carriesandpro-
tectsthreecompactflashesStyle300,600,
1200orElinchromflashheads.
63.5x46x20.5cm,4.75kg
EL-Power Pack Case 33215
ForallDigitalRXpacks,allRangerRXmodels
and1-2flashheads.
Pro Basic Set 20767
Sync cord 11075
Reflector 16 cm 26143
Reflector 18 cm 26144
Umbrella translucent 85 cm 26371
Umbrella white 85 cm 26372
Elinchrom Case 33209
Carrying bag 33220
Stand / Umbrella Sets
TheELstand/umbrellasetsarededicatedto
theElinchromflashsetsandcanbeordered
separately.Theconfigurationsarecovering2
and3-headedsets.
Stand Set A 30160
Stand 85–235 cm30101/2x
Elinchrom Carrying bag 33220
Stand Set B 30161
Stand 85–235 cm 30101/3x
Elinchrom Carrying bag 33220
Stand / Umbrella Set To Go 20564
Stand 85–235 cm30101/2x
Umbrella translucent 83 cm26351
Umbrella silver 83 cm26350
Elinchrom Carrying bag33220
Stand / Umbrella Set To Go 20536
Stand 85–235 cm 30101/2x
Umbrella translucent 85 cm26371
Umbrella white 85 cm26372
Elinchrom Carrying bag33220
PolyStand 31045
WiththePolyStanduniqueslidingcolumnand
adjustablepermanentlymountedboomahead
oraccessorycanbeplacedupto335cm,or
aslowas5cmfromfloorlevel.Foldsflatfor
travelling.
Carrying Bags
Carrying bag 33218
Forstands&umbrellas68cm
Carrying bag 33220
Forstands&umbrellasupto87cm
Carrying bag 33221
ForOcta,Quadra,Recta&Strip
Carrying bag 33222
Forstands&umbrellasupto110cm
Carrying bag 33223
ForRotalux26178,26180,26183
Carrying bag 33224
ForRotalux26179,26181,26184
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Elinchrom 300RX User manual

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